Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage

Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage

England
List entry 1005431
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, which are burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed over cremated or inhumed human remains. Bowl barrows of this type and grouping represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practice in southwest England. The monument's preservation has enabled it to retain archaeological and landscape significance as part of Cornwall's extensive Bronze Age burial heritage.

Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005431. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage?

Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005431.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage?

Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 245m north west of Gregwartha Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mortar outcrop at Trenear, 9m north east of Poldark Mine entrance (7 km), Round cairn with later shelter and beacon known as Beacon Hut, 430m NNW of Wheal Lovell Farm (7.5 km), Standing stone known as the Long Stone, 180m north of Halvanance Farm (7.7 km).

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